accomodation advice?

kmoffitt7 · 10-07-2007

Thanks in advance...
I believe most of the resort accomodations are located further away from 5th avenue, Playacar, etc. But what resorts are located in close proximity to the downtown area? I am aware of the Gran Porto Real, but would prefer to avoid the all inclusive option. What is the newer resort located just north of Gran Porto across Consitiut...?
Any other options? We are bringing the kids so a resort is important, all inclusive is not, and something within walking distance of 5th.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Babaloo · 10-07-2007

Across the street from the GPR is the Royal Playa del Carmen (no kids) - an all-inclusive
In fact, all of the "resorts" are all-inclusive i believe
Are you looking for a hotel in town?
Check out the "trip planning" tab above
(Popular is La Tortuga and Playa Maya, but there are many others)

**Susie Q Roo** · 10-07-2007

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Originally Posted by kmoffitt7

Thanks in advance...
I believe most of the resort accomodations are located further away from 5th avenue, Playacar, etc. But what resorts are located in close proximity to the downtown area? I am aware of the Gran Porto Real, but would prefer to avoid the all inclusive option. What is the newer resort located just north of Gran Porto across Consitiut...?
Any other options? We are bringing the kids so a resort is important, all inclusive is not, and something within walking distance of 5th.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Hmm... how do you define "resort?"

Loree · 10-07-2007

have you looked at Shangri La Caribe?

Babaloo · 10-07-2007

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Originally Posted by Loree

have you looked at Shangri La Caribe?

Partial-inclusive, right?
Breakfast and dinner included

Loree · 10-07-2007

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

Partial-inclusive, right?
Breakfast and dinner included

that's what I heard
not an all-inclusive

kmoffitt7 · 10-07-2007

I guess I would define it as having a pool, restaurant(s), bar, and maybe activities. I stayed at Playa Maya last year, very nice, but I would define it as a hotel I guess because of the size of the hotel, lack of a large pool with activities, etc.
Good question though...my wife and I would prefer something smaller and more intimate, but with the kids it's important to have a places to hang out, walk around, larger pool, etc.

kmoffitt7 · 10-07-2007

I did submit a request to Shangri La for rates, it looks pretty close to what we are looking for. Maybe a little far down the beach for the kids to walk back to 5th, but it's probably fine. Pretty pricey but their rate sheet isn't very clear though so I'm not sure.

Jimontheriver · 10-07-2007

Check under trip planning on this site. One that comes to mind is the All Riviera Resort, 2nd street on the beach, plus many smaller hotel such as Playa Maya at 8th on the beach. Both are only a block away from 5th

JAH · 10-07-2007

How old are the kids? We've been bringing the grandchildren for 7 years now and have never been to a resort. If we have a beach and a pool and food to eat, it's a winner. We also do trips to ruins, CrocoCun, etc. Plus I make sure there are plenty of books and one-on-one time for all.

**Bumper** · 10-07-2007

I think Babs is pointing you in the right direction. To oversimplify it, your options are pretty much 1) A hotel, some of which will have restaurants, but by no means all. Tend to have smaller pool facilities. No organized activities. They're there to provide accomodations. Often not exactly "kid friendly." 2) A resort, which will have a variety of dining options, generally a larger recreational area, with pool etc, organized activities. More of a family orientation. These are pretty much all "All Inclusive" type operations, and tend to be somewhat out of the downtown area, with the exception of the ones Babs mentioned. You're really looking at an apples & oranges situation. Neither is either better or worse...just different. Don't know if this helps, or just muddies the waters?

Beachnutt719 · 10-07-2007

I believe you can do the GPR on the European plan as well

**Shammy** · 10-07-2007

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Originally Posted by Beachnutt719

I believe you can do the GPR on the European plan as well

Not any more. It's AI only.

10-07-2007	#1 (permalink)
kmoffitt7 lost on fifth Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10	accomodation advice? Thanks in advance... I believe most of the resort accomodations are located further away from 5th avenue, Playacar, etc. But what resorts are located in close proximity to the downtown area? I am aware of the Gran Porto Real, but would prefer to avoid the all inclusive option. What is the newer resort located just north of Gran Porto across Consitiut...? Any other options? We are bringing the kids so a resort is important, all inclusive is not, and something within walking distance of 5th. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

10-07-2007	#7 (permalink)
kmoffitt7 lost on fifth Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10	resort definition? I guess I would define it as having a pool, restaurant(s), bar, and maybe activities. I stayed at Playa Maya last year, very nice, but I would define it as a hotel I guess because of the size of the hotel, lack of a large pool with activities, etc. Good question though...my wife and I would prefer something smaller and more intimate, but with the kids it's important to have a places to hang out, walk around, larger pool, etc.

10-07-2007	#8 (permalink)
kmoffitt7 lost on fifth Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10	shangri la I did submit a request to Shangri La for rates, it looks pretty close to what we are looking for. Maybe a little far down the beach for the kids to walk back to 5th, but it's probably fine. Pretty pricey but their rate sheet isn't very clear though so I'm not sure.

10-07-2007	#2 (permalink)
Babaloo añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Paamul, Q Roo Mexico Posts: 10,815	Across the street from the GPR is the Royal Playa del Carmen (no kids) - an all-inclusive In fact, all of the "resorts" are all-inclusive i believe Are you looking for a hotel in town? Check out the "trip planning" tab above (Popular is La Tortuga and Playa Maya, but there are many others)

10-07-2007	#4 (permalink)
Loree añejo Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: north of Pittsburgh Posts: 9,477	have you looked at Shangri La Caribe?

10-07-2007	#9 (permalink)
Jimontheriver life=playa Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois on the Mississippi Posts: 861	Check under trip planning on this site. One that comes to mind is the All Riviera Resort, 2nd street on the beach, plus many smaller hotel such as Playa Maya at 8th on the beach. Both are only a block away from 5th

10-07-2007	#10 (permalink)
JAH reposado Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,309	How old are the kids? We've been bringing the grandchildren for 7 years now and have never been to a resort. If we have a beach and a pool and food to eat, it's a winner. We also do trips to ruins, CrocoCun, etc. Plus I make sure there are plenty of books and one-on-one time for all.

10-07-2007	#11 (permalink)
Bumper Class Clown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 9,681	I think Babs is pointing you in the right direction. To oversimplify it, your options are pretty much 1) A hotel, some of which will have restaurants, but by no means all. Tend to have smaller pool facilities. No organized activities. They're there to provide accomodations. Often not exactly "kid friendly." 2) A resort, which will have a variety of dining options, generally a larger recreational area, with pool etc, organized activities. More of a family orientation. These are pretty much all "All Inclusive" type operations, and tend to be somewhat out of the downtown area, with the exception of the ones Babs mentioned. You're really looking at an apples & oranges situation. Neither is either better or worse...just different. Don't know if this helps, or just muddies the waters?

10-07-2007	#12 (permalink)
Beachnutt719 añejo Join Date: May 2004 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 3,972	I believe you can do the GPR on the European plan as well

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